How to hire a pet/ct technologist

How to hire a pet/ct technologist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step pet/ct technologist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a pet/ct technologist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new pet/ct technologist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the pet/ct technologist you need to hire. Certain pet/ct technologist roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A pet/ct technologist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, pet/ct technologists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of pet/ct technologists.

   Type of Pet/Ct Technologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Pet/Ct Technologist	Radiologic technologists, also known as radiographers, perform diagnostic imaging examinations, such as x rays, on patients. MRI technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images.	$14-64
   Mammography Technician	A mammography technician is primarily in charge of operating an imaging machine to detect and diagnose breast diseases. Their responsibilities include greeting patients, reviewing their identification and request documentation, explaining the extent of procedures, answering inquiries, operating machines, performing adjustments, and conducting the study in adherence to the protocols, making sure the patients feel comfortable every step of the way... Show more	$16-56
   X-Ray Technician	The job of X-ray technicians, or X-ray technologists, is to detect medical issues that may need urgent medical treatment using cutting-edge imaging methods. The pictures they generate aid physicians in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses with better accuracy... Show more	$15-38

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • PET
   • Patients
   • Radiology
   • Radiation Safety
   • Patient Safety
   • Tomography
   • Patient Care
   • Radioactive Materials
   • Nuclear Medicine Procedures
   • MRI
   • Pacs
   • IV
   • Radiopharmaceuticals
   • Cleanliness

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage orders and workflow with GE Centricity RIS and Cerner software.
   • Adhere to ALARA protocol and site protocol.
   • Assist in ACR application process for accreditation.
   • Complete ACR accreditation process for various contract sites.
   • Key contributor of training staff on new PACS system and EHR.
   • Reconstruct FW radiology's imaging process for order physicians, by eliminating films and pushing for CD's.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your pet/ct technologist job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A pet/ct technologist can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, pet/ct technologists' average salary in south dakota is 58% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level pet/ct technologists 78% less than senior-level pet/ct technologists.
   • Certifications. A pet/ct technologist with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a pet/ct technologist's salary.

   Average pet/ct technologist salary

   $63,923yearly

   $30.73 hourly rate

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   Entry-level pet/ct technologist salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 18, 2026

4. Writing a pet/ct technologist job description

   A pet/ct technologist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a pet/ct technologist job description:

   Pet/ct technologist job description example

   SCOPE: Under general supervision, performs diagnostic PET/CT and CT imaging procedures and related functions. Collaborates with Medical Director and Supervisor on technical issues, equipment performance and QA. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
   Responsibilities
   
   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
   Performs diagnostic PET/CT or CT imaging procedures to include: injection of radio-pharmaceutical and/or IV contrast, the administration of oral contrast, protocol setup, patient positioning, reconstruction and filming of images, network image transfers, and archiving of image data. Assists in procedure scheduling and related front office functions to ensure smooth workflow. Ensures accuracy of patient demographic information, report distribution and patient files. Assists with the collection of clinical data for patient follow-up and development of teaching and educational information. Provides protection for patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Conducts daily quality control measures to monitor scanner performance. Reports all malfunctions and/or need for service to the proper company or facility. Responsible for patient data and films including: printing, archiving, retrieval, network data transfers, tracking and logging of loaned films and requested outside films. Understands the contraindications associated with the administration of IV contrast, be able to recognize possible reactions and know the procedure to follow in the case of a reaction. Ordering of necessary office, medical, printing and archiving media.
   Qualifications
   
   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associates or Bachelors degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or from an AMA accredited program or Associates or Bachelors degree in Radiologic Technology from an AMA accredited program and PET/CT certification. Minimum three to five years experience in nuclear medicine and/or previous PET experience preferred. General knowledge of patient scheduling and billing systems. CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) and/or ARRT (N) certification and state licensure where applicable. COVID-19 vaccination is required. We will consider accommodations for disability and religious based reasons.
   
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation and repair of all department equipment. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Lifts and pushes patients in wheelchairs/stretchers weighing up to 300 pounds and places in appropriate positions for operation of equipment. Requires ability to reach above shoulder height. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
   
   WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right pet/ct technologist for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with pet/ct technologists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit pet/ct technologists who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your pet/ct technologist job on Zippia to find and attract quality pet/ct technologist candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting pet/ct technologists requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new pet/ct technologist

   Once you've decided on a perfect pet/ct technologist candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new pet/ct technologist. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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